1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Visa and 1984 Mitsubishi Starion were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 385 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1984 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | Visa | Starion |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1125 kg |